Obsidian to Notes

Obsidian to Notes

Obsidian to Notes is a macOS utility that imports an Obsidian vault (Markdown files) into Apple Notes while preserving formatting, folder structure, attachments, links and tables. It runs locally on macOS 11+ and is sold as a one-time $14 purchase.

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Paid from $14 (one-time)

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Obsidian to Notes

Obsidian to Notes is a macOS application that converts an Obsidian vault (Markdown files) into Apple Notes quickly and offline. The app preserves folder structure, text formatting, lists, internal and external links, tables, attachments (images and PDFs), code snippets and headings to match what Apple Notes supports. It is designed for users who want a simple, one-click migration from Obsidian to Apple Notes with no external uploads or cloud transfers — everything runs locally on the Mac. The app requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher and is distributed as a one-time purchase ($14) with a single-device perpetual license.

An app that imports your Obsidian Vault to Apple Notes while preserving formatting, folder structure, tables, attachments, and links. The process is 100% offline and local to your machine.

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Key Features

Preserve folder structure

Notes are placed in matching folders in Apple Notes to reflect the original Obsidian vault structure.

Text formatting preservation

Converts bold, italic, strikethrough, highlight, comment and other supported formatting into Apple Notes equivalents.

Lists and tables

Preserves bullet and numbered lists; tables are preserved using Apple Notes native tables.

Internal and external links

Internal links become tappable links in Apple Notes (optional Full Disk Access required to generate functional links). External links are preserved and clickable.

Attachments handling

Images and PDFs are imported as attachments: images are added as attachments at the end of each note and PDFs are inserted as inline files.

Code snippets and headings

Code blocks are formatted in monospace blocks; Markdown headings are converted to bold section titles.

Offline processing

All conversion runs locally on the Mac; the app does not upload notes or data off the device.

Fast, one-click import

Select Obsidian notes and click Import to Apple Notes — no extra setup or manual export steps.

macOS compatibility

Compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur) and higher.

Pricing

One-time purchase

$14 (one-time)
  • Universal macOS app (.dmg) download
  • Perpetual license valid for a single device

Use Cases

Migrate from Obsidian to Apple Notes

Move a personal or work vault from Obsidian into Apple Notes while retaining structure, formatting, links and attachments.

Consolidate notes into Apple ecosystem

Bring notes into Apple Notes to use with other Apple apps and device sync while preserving readable formatting and embedded files.

Bulk import large vaults

Import an entire vault of any size (no stated note limit) in a single operation — suitable for both small and large collections of notes.

Integrations

Apple Notes

Primary target for imports — the app converts Obsidian notes into Apple Notes format and places them in matching folders.

Obsidian vault (.md files)

Source format: reads the folder containing Markdown files from an Obsidian vault to perform the import.

Benefits

Preserves formatting, folder structure, links, tables and attachments to minimize manual cleanup after migration.
Works 100% offline so notes never leave your device, improving privacy and security.
Quick and easy one-click import with no extra setup or manual export steps.
One-time purchase license (pay once, use forever) with immediate download after checkout.
Supports importing vaults of any size (no stated limit on number of notes).

Limitations

Requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher.
Each license is valid for a single device only and cannot be used on multiple machines.
Internal links require granting Full Disk Access to generate functional links in Apple Notes (optional but necessary for that feature).
Images are added as attachments at the end of each note (not necessarily inline at original positions).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have Obsidian installed?
No. You just need the folder containing your .md notes — that's your vault.
What macOS version do I need to use the app?
The app requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher.
Will my formatting and attachments be preserved?
Yes. The app converts your notes while preserving folder structure, lists, internal and external links, tables and other supported elements. Images are added as attachments at the end of each note. PDFs are inserted as inline files inside the note.
Why is Full Disk Access needed for internal links?
To generate functional links between your notes in Apple Notes, the app needs to fetch each note’s internal ID after it’s created. macOS restricts this access unless Full Disk Access is granted. This step is completely optional and all other features work without it.
Is my data ever uploaded or shared?
Never. Everything runs 100% locally on your Mac. Your notes never leave your device.
Can I reuse the license if I update or reinstall the app?
Yes. Your license is valid forever and will work if you update or reinstall the app on the same Mac. However, each license is valid for a single device only and cannot be used on multiple machines.
How many notes can I import?
There’s no limit. You can import your entire vault — whether it’s 5 notes or 500.
What happens after I purchase?
Right after checkout, you'll be redirected to a private page where you can download the universal macOS app (.dmg) and receive your personal license key to activate the app.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Purchase the app (one-time $14) and complete checkout.
  2. 2 Download the universal macOS app (.dmg) from the private download page and activate with your license key.
  3. 3 Select the folder containing your .md notes (your Obsidian vault) in the app and click Import to Apple Notes.
  4. 4 Optionally grant Full Disk Access if you want internal links to become tappable links in Apple Notes.

Support

email

Contact support at [email protected]

docs

Migration guide, changelog, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are available on the site (links in footer).

download

Private download page available immediately after purchase for the .dmg and license key.

API

Available: No

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